LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Bishop Douglas Deshotel of the Lafayette diocese said he has confirmed with Lafayette city officials that churches are exempt from the COVID-19 public gathering limits imposed last night. On Friday, Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory put a maximum limit of 200 persons for any public gathering due to the spike in COVID-19 […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — While venues like the Heymann Performing Arts have remain largely closed due to COVID-19, the events that are held there will require all patrons to wear face masks going forward, according to a proclamation by Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory. “Requiring masks at Heymann Center events is a necessary step to ensure […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — As we continue to navigate through an extended Phase 2 ordinance, the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise especially in young adults. Dr. Tina Stefanski says, “Deaths in all ages groups and a rise in hospitalizations on our younger people.” During phase 2, bars are allowed to open at 25% […]
UPDATE, 9:38 p.m.: In a late addition, Mayor-President Josh Guillory amended his earlier proclamation. “All public gatherings and events will be limited to a maximum of 200 people,” stated a press release. “Local, state, and federal guidelines for social distancing shall be enforced with the only exception being families who live under the same roof. […]
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Acadiana has become one of Louisiana’s biggest hot spots in the spread of COVID-19, and officials are sharing data and statistics to prove it. Louisiana Department of Health Office of Public Health Region 4 Medical Director Dr. Tina Stefanski said in just over two weeks (June 10-26), the Acadiana region has […]
BATON ROUGE, La. (KLFY) — Louisiana Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is asking US President Donald Trump to make subsidies available to the Louisiana seafood industry similar to the aid given to Maine’s lobster industry earlier this week. You can download and read the entire letter below: In his letter, Nungesser said he read in the […]